Obese Boys and Obese Girls Do Not Need to Be This Way - Learn How to Help Your Obese Children
When I started my weight loss consulting business many years ago, most of my clients were hard working mothers in the age group of 29 - 45. Today, my business has seen a dramatic increase in the number of mothers bringing in their overweight children. I did not expect the numbers of overweight children that I am seeing today. Obese boys and obese girls do not need to be this way and in this article I will address some of the causes and look at what you can do as a family to address this epidemic of childhood obesity and save your children from a life of misery and disease.
Far too frequently, I will have a mother bring her children to me and ask me point blank "Are my kids overweight?" or "Is it my fault that I have fat children?". There is nothing like being put on the spot for an answer when your client's kids are looking up at you. Children are easily hurt and overweight children are far more fragile emotionally so addressing this issue needs to be handled carefully. It is not a question of fault but these questions show that this is a major concern for many parents.
Americans will spend billions of dollars this year alone trying to lose weight. An editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine estimates that Americans will spend $50 billion dollars annually on fitness clubs, diet centres, special foods, diet bars, diet shakes, or even worthless and dangerous over-the-counter fat-removal remedies. This does not even include the exercise equipment that you can buy on T.V. We are now starting to see a trend of family's spending money on these treatments for their overweight children.
I have found that there is a problem with the eating habits of many families. In fact, obesity in children in many cases an inherited trait. It is not uncommon to find obese children the product of overweight or obese parent or parents. It is not always a case of the child being under active, overeating or eating fast food all of the time. These are factors but each is only a small part of the childhood obesity issue.
With many factors that can lead to obesity in children, it can be often found that just putting your kids on a diet does not always work. This is especially true in overweight or obese families. I have found that success is possible when there is a change in the family lifestyle. It is time for the family to eating smarter instead of quicker. A healthy diet along with family time centred on exercise has far greater rates of success then individual attempts.
Now, some will tell you that you need to put your children on a "Low-Fat" diet. I shake my head every time I hear this. Fat is NOT the enemy here. True, fat contains more calories then proteins and carbs but it is still an essential part of a healthy diet. You do not need to eliminate the fat, you need to understand what and where it is in your foods so you can keep a good balanced diet.
Before starting any program, follow these three quick steps:
There is help available to those willing to make a positive change to their lifestyle and introduce their children to healthy habits. Finding a proper balanced weight loss program for your children or family can be difficult, especially if you have picky eaters. One meal program that my clients have had excellent success with their families is called Strip That Fat It allows personal customization of over 40,000 meal combinations giving as many unique diets as you want. Print shopping lists for the diets and go shopping, it could not be any easier. A professionally designed program that allows you to become accustomed to healthy eating. It is a complete weight loss program.
BONUS Get a FREE copy of my Beginner Exercise Programs for Fast Weight Loss. It is designed for those just starting out or needing that little extra calorie burn for faster weight loss. These low impact programs are perfect for family exercise time.
Thank you for reading and all the best you and your family!
Eat Healthy, Exercise and live a happier, longer life!
John Roberts
Far too frequently, I will have a mother bring her children to me and ask me point blank "Are my kids overweight?" or "Is it my fault that I have fat children?". There is nothing like being put on the spot for an answer when your client's kids are looking up at you. Children are easily hurt and overweight children are far more fragile emotionally so addressing this issue needs to be handled carefully. It is not a question of fault but these questions show that this is a major concern for many parents.
Americans will spend billions of dollars this year alone trying to lose weight. An editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine estimates that Americans will spend $50 billion dollars annually on fitness clubs, diet centres, special foods, diet bars, diet shakes, or even worthless and dangerous over-the-counter fat-removal remedies. This does not even include the exercise equipment that you can buy on T.V. We are now starting to see a trend of family's spending money on these treatments for their overweight children.
I have found that there is a problem with the eating habits of many families. In fact, obesity in children in many cases an inherited trait. It is not uncommon to find obese children the product of overweight or obese parent or parents. It is not always a case of the child being under active, overeating or eating fast food all of the time. These are factors but each is only a small part of the childhood obesity issue.
With many factors that can lead to obesity in children, it can be often found that just putting your kids on a diet does not always work. This is especially true in overweight or obese families. I have found that success is possible when there is a change in the family lifestyle. It is time for the family to eating smarter instead of quicker. A healthy diet along with family time centred on exercise has far greater rates of success then individual attempts.
Now, some will tell you that you need to put your children on a "Low-Fat" diet. I shake my head every time I hear this. Fat is NOT the enemy here. True, fat contains more calories then proteins and carbs but it is still an essential part of a healthy diet. You do not need to eliminate the fat, you need to understand what and where it is in your foods so you can keep a good balanced diet.
Before starting any program, follow these three quick steps:
- First, you should take your overweight children to visit your family doctor so you can rule out any of the rare, but possible, diseases that cause obesity in children.
- Second, pick a diet program that will help educate you and your family on your body's nutritional needs and focuses on moderate calorie reduction. This is extremely important for overweight children.
- Third, make this a family diet program. You will find that eating healthy and exercising together will promote faster weight loss and your family will develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime.
There is help available to those willing to make a positive change to their lifestyle and introduce their children to healthy habits. Finding a proper balanced weight loss program for your children or family can be difficult, especially if you have picky eaters. One meal program that my clients have had excellent success with their families is called Strip That Fat It allows personal customization of over 40,000 meal combinations giving as many unique diets as you want. Print shopping lists for the diets and go shopping, it could not be any easier. A professionally designed program that allows you to become accustomed to healthy eating. It is a complete weight loss program.
BONUS Get a FREE copy of my Beginner Exercise Programs for Fast Weight Loss. It is designed for those just starting out or needing that little extra calorie burn for faster weight loss. These low impact programs are perfect for family exercise time.
Thank you for reading and all the best you and your family!
Eat Healthy, Exercise and live a happier, longer life!
John Roberts
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